David Keith is a man of many roles- actor, director, singer, even composer. Ironically, with around 100 film/television credits to his name, Keith has found the role of a lifetime-child advocate. On April 29, Keith was the keynote speaker at the Campbell County Children’s Center’s Second Annual Child Abuse Awareness Luncheon, held at the LaFollette Church of God.

Walkers are likely lacing up their walking shoes in anticipation of this year's Relay for Life event.

On Friday evening the community will unite with the common goal of remembering those who have succumbed to cancer, honoring those that have survived and raising money to battle the disease that has affected the majority in one way or another.

According to Cindy Russell, who has worked to organize this year's festivities, approximately 24 teams have been feverishly collecting cash in an effort to meet the county's goal of $50,000.

Shayla Goins continued her assault Friday night on the Campbell County High School track and field record books.

The standout junior set both school and meet records with the winning discus throw (119-04) in the Dale Legg Invitational at Anderson County. The new mark eclipsed the previous CCHS record of 114-03 set by Tiffany Douglas in 2004 and was nearly 10 feet better than her personal best.

Goins also set a new school record in shot put (36-07) to take 2nd place in that event.

Campbell County High School’s varsity baseball team got a pair of much-needed wins last week.

On Thursday, the Cougars (10-16 overall) avenged an earlier loss to Williamsburg, Ky. with a resounding 14-1 victory. Two days later, Campbell County surprised district foe Karns, 4-3.

Facing a Williamsburg team that beat them 7-2 just seven days earlier, the Cougars won the rematch in five innings. Aaron Chapman went the distance, scattering 5 hits, walking 3 batters and striking out 7.